Linkwood 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 6715) - Mackillop's Choice vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 6715) - Mackillop's Choice
Linkwood
£383
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Linkwood 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 6715) - Mackillop's Choice | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | The Macallan |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.3% | 43% |
| Age | 30 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £382.52 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 6715) - Mackillop's Choice
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 6715) - Mackillop's Choice
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 6715) - Mackillop's Choice is better value at £383 vs £399.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 6715) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +More affordable (£382.52 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £382.52)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 6715) - Mackillop's Choice suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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